Hardy, Brewers take game and series from Astros J.J. Hardy homered off Astros reliever Chris Sampson at Miller Park, and the Milwaukee Brewers won 5-2 Wednesday and took the series 2-1. The Astros fell back to just one game over .500 at 64-63.

Junior joins the fun as Sox win big Ken Griffey Jr. hit one of the White Sox's four homers to move into a tie with Sammy Sosa for fifth on the career list in a 15-3 rout of the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. Hardball: Thome scratch 'precautionary' RosenBlog: He gets in trouble -- but pitches out of it

Stalemate for Northern Ireland Scotland 0 N Ireland 0 George Burley was left still seeking his first win as Scotland manager heading into next month's World Cup qualifiers after being held to a goalless stalemate by Northern Ireland at Hampden.

Late goal spares England blushes England 2 Czech Republic 2 England faced uncertainty off the pitch and more questions on it as the Czech Republic taught them a lesson at Wembley before Joe Cole rescued them with a stoppage-time equaliser.

Georgia rejoice after last-minute win Wales 1 Georgia 2 Georgia grabbed an injury-time winner tonight through substitute Beka Gotsiridze as Wales failed to build on a first-half lead from Jason Koumas' long-range drive.

Co-defendant seeks delay of O.J. Simpson trial Read full story for latest details.

Tim Layden: Bolt cements greatness, sets world record in 200 with 19.30 Forget showboating ... this was show-stopping. In record time and almost unimaginable fashion, Usain Bolt roared to gold in the 200 meters, writes Tim Layden.

Hardy's Homer Helps Brewers Slip Past Houston J.J. Hardy homered and Prince Fielder drove in two runs as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Houston Astros, 5-2, in the rubber match of a three-game set at Miller Park.

Must-see TV: Barkley to have colonoscopy Ex-NBA star's procedure to be televised as part of anti-cancer campaign

Griffey ties Sosa on HR list in White Sox rout Ken Griffey Jr. hit one of Chicago's four homers to move into a tie with Sammy Sosa for fifth on the career list and the surging White Sox routed the Seattle Mariners 15-3 on Wednesday.

Rams running back Jackson to end holdout 1,002-yard rusher in '07 still doesn't have deal but could practice Thursday

QB Turner Says He's 'Leaning' Toward Staying at Maryland After a night of mulling over his options with family, Maryland backup quarterback Chris Turner said Wednesday morning he was "leaning" toward staying at Maryland, but that he would give a definitive answer about his future later in the day.

Dellacqua dumped in second round TOP seed Anna Chakvetadze has eliminated Australia's Casey Dellacqua from the New Haven ATP tournament in straight sets.

Johnson Says Bolt Can Break 400m Best Too Johnson had described Bolt as `Superman 2` in an interview for BBC television.

Joubert eager for action Ernst Joubert will be ready to make a contribution if the Lions call on him from the bench during their Currie Cup match against the Free State Cheetahs.

Bolt's blitz in race of drama Usain Bolt has become the first man in 24 years to claim the Olympic sprint double, but there was drama when his fellow podium finishers were disqualified.

Botha ready to drive KP nuts South Africa off-spinner Johan Botha has warned Kevin Pietersen that he won't be intimidated by the England captain's aggressive stroke-making.

Matfield: Dan a bigger threat Dan Vickerman can be an even greater threat to the Springboks than Nathan Sharpe would have been in the Tri-Nations Test in Durban, says Victor Matfield.

Alonso strikes twice for Spain Two goals from Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso ensured European champions Spain completed preparations for their World Cup qualification campaign on a high.

A's lose 11th consecutive series, fall to Twins 3-1 MINNEAPOLIS - Mike Redmond drove in two runs for the Minnesota Twins, who survived some wildness by Francisco Liriano and beat the A's 3-1 today, sending Oakland its 11th consecutive series defeat.

Hopkins basketball player to face Wisconsin charges Officials in Burnett County, Wis., want to prosecute Anthony Diloreto and the 16-year-old for their alleged roles in a bank robbery.

Redmond's RBI lead Twins over Oakland Mike Redmond drove in two runs for the Minnesota Twins, who survived some wildness by Francisco Liriano.

Afghanistan in awe after winning first Olympic medal Afghan President Hamid Karzai immediately called to congratulate Rohullah Nikpai after the taekwondo athlete won the country's ...

From the field: USA's Miles makes pole vault finals Former University of South Dakota competitor Derek Miles was among 13 athletes to qualify for the Olympic finals in the pole ...

USA men's basketball continues on cruise control The USA came in as the Redeem Team and hits the Olympic homestretch as the Cream Team. The U.S. men walloped Australia 116-85 ...

USA men's volleyball survives, streak intact The U.S. men's volleyball experience at the Olympics began in tragedy, veered toward triumph, then, on Wednesday in Beijing's ...

Jamaica's Bolt takes fast track as fan favorite For the Phelps-less second week of the Summer Olympics, there could be no better antidote than Jamaica's Usain Bolt.

Pitching has dominated these Olympics The old adage that pitching wins baseball games prevails at all levels, including the Olympics.

Griffey hits homer No. 609 to tie Sosa for fifth on all-time list White Sox slugger Ken Griffey Jr. hit career homer No. 609 against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, tying Sammy Sosa for fifth ...

Rulings give USA silver, bronze behind Bolt's 200 WR gold Bolt made Olympic history Wednesday night by winning the 200 meters in 19.30 seconds, lowering Michael Johnson's world record ...

Eagles WR Curtis to have sports hernia surgery Coach Andy Reid announced Wednesday that receiver Kevin Curtis will undergo sports hernia surgery that will definitely keep him out of the Eagles' season opener against the St. Louis Rams.

Griffey ties Sosa for 5th on career list with No. 609 White Sox slugger Ken Griffey Jr. hit career homer No. 609 against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, tying Sammy Sosa for fifth on the career list with a two-run shot against his former team.

Forde: Bolt gives Games its second brightest star Usain Bolt won the 100 meters while goofing around. He won the 200 on Wednesday while running dead serious. And as a result, Beijing got its second real star of the Games.

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Olympics Right Now: An Olympic first by Bolt Jamaica's Usain Bolt set another world record on the track in Beijing. This one was in the 200 meters at 19.30.

Olympic Sports Minute: No contest with Bolt in the field...Redeem team still gleaming...Ball game success Usain Bolt has another incredible run for another gold medal in track and field.

PHOTO: Jamaica`s `Lightning` Bolt Strikes Again Bolt had won the 100m at the showcase Olympic stadium in swashbuckling style at the weekend, also setting a world record.

Martina, Spearmon Disqualified The decisions moved defending champion Shawn Crawford of the U.S. from fourth to second.

Can Britain`s Olympic Success Inspire `Fat Youth`? `There is anecdotal evidence that kids get inspired when they see their Olympic heroes do well,` a researcher said.

Anderson out in qualifying South Africa's number one tennis player, Kevin Anderson, has crashed out in the first qualifying round for the US Open at Flushing Meadows.